Notice2022-12820
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Special Priorities Assistance
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Published
June 14, 2022
Issuing agencies
Commerce DepartmentIndustry and Security Bureau
Abstract
The Department of Commerce, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed, and continuing information collections, which helps us assess the impact of our information collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting burden. The purpose of this notice is to allow for 60 days of public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 114 (Tuesday, June 14, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 35967-35968]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-12820]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Bureau of Industry and Security
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment
Request; Special Priorities Assistance
AGENCY: Bureau of Industry and Security, Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of information collection, request for comment.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce, in accordance with the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), invites the general public and other
Federal agencies to comment on proposed, and continuing information
collections, which helps us assess the impact of our information
collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting burden. The
purpose of this notice is to allow for 60 days of public comment
preceding submission of the collection to OMB.
DATES: To ensure consideration, comments regarding this proposed
information collection must be received on or before August 15, 2022.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments by email
to Mark Crace, IC Liaison, Bureau of Industry and Security, at
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#afc2ceddc481ccddcecccaefcdc6dc81cbc0cc81c8c0d9"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="d1bcb0a3baffb2a3b0b2b491b3b8a2ffb5beb2ffb6bea7">[email protected]</span></a> or to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#38686a795b5755555d564c4b785c575b165f574e"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="40101201232f2d2d252e343300242f236e272f36">[email protected]</span></a>). Please reference OMB
Control Number 0694-0057 in the subject line of your comments. Do not
submit Confidential Business Information or otherwise sensitive or
protected information.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or
specific questions related to collection activities should be directed
to Mark Crace, IC Liaison, Bureau of Industry and Security, phone 202-
482-8093 or by email at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#87eae6f5eca9e4f5e6e4e2c7e5eef4a9e3e8e4a9e0e8f1"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="6d000c1f06430e1f0c0e082d0f041e4309020e430a021b">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
The information collected from defense contractors and suppliers on
Form BIS-999, Request for Special Priorities Assistance, is required
for the enforcement and administration of special priorities assistance
under the Defense Production Act, the Selective Service Act and the
Defense Priorities and Allocation System regulation.
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Contractors may request Special Priorities Assistance (SPA) when
placing rated orders with suppliers, to obtain timely delivery of
products, materials, or services from suppliers, or for any other
reason under the DPAS, in support of approved national programs. The
Form BIS-999 is used to apply for such assistance.
II. Method of Collection
Paper or Electronic.
III. Data
OMB Control Number: 0694-0057.
Form Number(s): BIS -999.
Type of Review: Regular submission, extension of a current
information collection.
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit organizations.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,200.
Estimated Time per Response: 30 minutes.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 600.
Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: 0.
Respondent's Obligation: Voluntary.
Legal Authority: Title I of the Defense Production Act.
IV. Request for Comments
We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department/Bureau
to: (a) Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is
necessary for the proper functions of the Department, including whether
the information will have practical utility; (b) Evaluate the accuracy
of our estimate of the time and cost burden for this proposed
collection, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions
used; (c) Evaluate ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of
the information to be collected; and (d) Minimize the reporting burden
on those who are to respond, including the use of automated collection
techniques or other forms of information technology.
Comments that you submit in response to this notice are a matter of
public record. We will include or summarize each comment in our request
to OMB to approve this ICR. Before including your address, phone
number, email address, or other personal identifying information in
your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment--including
your personal identifying information--may be made publicly available
at any time. While you may ask us in your comment to withhold your
personal identifying information from public review, we cannot
guarantee that we will be able to do so.
Sheleen Dumas,
Department PRA Clearance Officer, Office of the Chief Information
Officer, Commerce Department.
[FR Doc. 2022-12820 Filed 6-13-22; 8:45 am]
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